Stirling University vs Cowdenbeath: prediction and stats
Football League - Lowland LeagueRegular SeasonKick-off on January 23, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Forthbank Stadium, Stirling
The Footlab model makes Cowdenbeath the favourite at 41%, against 23% for a draw and 36% for Stirling University. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Stirling University vs Cowdenbeath?
A very open match: only 89 Elo points separate Stirling University (1,401) and Cowdenbeath (1,490).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Stirling University have 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats; Cowdenbeath have 3, 3 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Cowdenbeath(away) | 2-4 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Berwick Rangers(away) | 2-3 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Tranent Juniors(home) | 1-2 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | East Stirlingshire(away) | 0-2 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Broxburn Athletic(home) | 0-1 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Stirling University(home) | 4-2 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Edinburgh City(away) | 1-3 | Challenge Cup |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Broxburn Athletic(home) | 0-2 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Civil Service Strollers(away) | 2-3 | Football League - Lowland League |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Tranent Juniors(away) | 0-1 | Football League - Lowland League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Stirling University win(s), 3 draw(s), 2 Cowdenbeath win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Cowdenbeath 4-2 Stirling University | Football League - Lowland League |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Cowdenbeath 1-2 Stirling University | Football League - Lowland League |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Stirling University 1-1 Cowdenbeath | Football League - Lowland League |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Cowdenbeath 2-1 Stirling University | Football League - Lowland League |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Stirling University 1-1 Cowdenbeath | Football League - Lowland League |
| Mar 2, 2024 | Cowdenbeath 2-2 Stirling University | Football League - Lowland League |
Last archived meeting: Cowdenbeath vs Stirling University on Aug 22, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Stirling University score 0.7 and concede 2.3 goals per match over their last 15; Cowdenbeath score 1.3 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 69% probability of over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirling University | 0.7 | 2.3 | 2 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
| Cowdenbeath | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Stirling University sit 33rd in Football League - Lowland League (0 points from 5 matches) and Cowdenbeath sit 26th (3 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cowdenbeath | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 33 | Stirling University | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Stirling University vs Cowdenbeath?
- The Footlab model makes Cowdenbeath the favourite at 41%, against 23% for a draw and 36% for Stirling University.
- Where and when is Stirling University vs Cowdenbeath played?
- Stirling University vs Cowdenbeath is played on January 23, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Forthbank Stadium, in the Football League - Lowland League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 69% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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